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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 3pm

Frankton Model Shop

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http://www.franktonmodels.co.nz is where you can see everything we have in store, and order on-

The Frankton Model Shop is based in Hamilton, New Zealand and has been in the business of selling & repairing models of all shapes and sizes for over 60 years. You will expect to find an large assortment of accessories for Radio Control Cars, Model aeroplanes,RC helicopters, Diecast Vehicles, V8 Supercars and a bit of everything else. Please feel free to contact us at any time with an enquiry, we send goods via couriers on a daily basis New Zealand wide; which can be organised by ringing us or through our website
www.franktonmodels.co.nz

28/10/2026

Herb Steeghs brought in a few more models to display. This collection of vehicles with trailers are stunning, with some scratch building to make them a true one off.

23/10/2026

Labour Weekend Sale has started.
Please note not all items are in store but the website shows if it is or not.

https://franktonmodels.co.nz/collections/labour-day-sale

20/10/2026

🏁 THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! 🏁

The incredible new Pocher 1/4 scale Ducati V2 Superquadro has arrived! 🏍️🔥

Looking for the perfect project for the long weekend? This beauty is sure to keep you busy and looks absolutely stunning!

Get yours in-store or online at Frankton Model Shop! 🏁

https://franktonmodels.co.nz/products/pocher-14-ducati-panigale-v2-superquadro-kit

13/10/2026

What's in the Box?

Never enough Minis! Tamiya's 1:24 Mini Cooper series, 3 different sets to please any Mini enthusiast.

Stunning Tamiya details as always, and some pre-chromed pieces to boot too.

All 3 available in-store, or online here:

https://franktonmodels.co.nz/products/124-scale-austin-mini-cooper-1275s-mki

https://franktonmodels.co.nz/products/tamiya-mini-cooper-1275s-mk1-1-24

https://franktonmodels.co.nz/products/tamiya-124-scale-morris-mini-cooper-racing

11/10/2026

What's in the Box?

The weirder she looks, the better, the Italeri 1:72 Sikorsky and Westland Whirlwind family.

These classic copters served acrossed military forces around the world, back in the early days a helicopters started to see real service.

Available in-store or online here: https://franktonmodels.co.nz/products/italeri-172-sikorsky-h04s-3-h-19-and-westland-whirlwind-has7?_pos=1&_psq=1-1476&_psid=c21faab14&_ss=e

10/10/2026

What's in the Box?

Here's a fun change of pace for your display shelf! Academy's 1:48 Cessna 172 with the Civil Air Patrol.

The classic 172 every pilot knows, with crispy rivet and panel details, even engine cylinders for a beautiful display or diorama piece.

Available in-store, or online here: https://franktonmodels.co.nz/products/academy-148-cessna-172-skyhawk-civil-air-patrol

05/10/2026

🚨 JUST LANDED! 🚨
A fresh shipment of 1/18 fuel pumps has just arrived! ⛽🔥
They’re already flying out the door, so if you’ve been waiting for one, don’t muck around! 😎
👉 Grab yours online or in-store before they’re gone!
Get in quick! 🏁
https://franktonmodels.co.nz/search?q=road+signature&_pos=1&_psq=Road+s&_psid=d24ca054d&_ss=e

02/10/2026

🔥🏁 THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! 🏁🔥

The brand-new HPI Stage D10 Drift Cars and D24 Cars have landed! 😍

These things look absolutely 🔥 and they’re ready to hit the streets… or at least the track! 😂

🚗💨 In-store & online now!
Don’t muck around — grab yours today before they disappear! 🔥

https://franktonmodels.co.nz/search?q=Hpi+dilft+d10&type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&sort_by=price-descending

(The website is been slow to update)

27/09/2026

What's on the Workbench?

Perfect weekend time to work on my 1:48 Do-335 from Tamiya. She is a slightly older kit nowadays, had some fitting issues, but still easy to fix up for a gorgeous looking kit, easy recommend!

- Cameron

Address

72 Kent Street
Hamilton
3204

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.franktonmodels.co.nz/

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